Restream
Stream live video to every platform at once
What it is
Restream sends a single live broadcast simultaneously to more than 30 platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Creators, businesses, and educators use it to maximize reach without running separate streams. The built-in chat aggregator pulls audience messages from all platforms into one view. The free tier caps you at two destinations with Restream branding on the stream.
Key features
- ●Simultaneous streaming to 30+ platforms
- ●Unified multi-platform live chat
- ●Browser-based stream studio with overlays and guest invites
- ●RTMP and RTMPS support for third-party encoders
- ●Stream recording and cloud storage on paid plans
- ●Scheduled streaming for pre-recorded video
- ●Basic viewer and engagement analytics
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Streams to 30+ platforms simultaneously from one setup
- +Unified chat inbox consolidates comments from all destinations
- +Works with any RTMP-compatible encoder, including OBS and Streamlabs
- +Built-in browser-based studio requires no additional software
- +Basic stream analytics included on paid plans
- +Free plan available for testing the service
Cons
- –Free plan adds Restream watermark to your stream
- –Multiplatform streaming can strain upload bandwidth on slower connections
- –Analytics are surface-level compared to platform-native insights
- –Guest invite feature is limited to higher-tier plans
- –Pricing scales up noticeably if you need more destinations or storage
Who it's for
- ●Creators growing an audience across YouTube and Twitch at the same time
- ●Businesses broadcasting product launches or webinars to LinkedIn and Facebook
- ●Educators streaming live lessons to multiple platforms to reach more students
- ●Podcasters adding a live video component to existing audio shows
- ●Community managers monitoring chat from multiple platforms in one place
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Frequently asked questions
What does Restream actually do?
Restream sends a single live stream simultaneously to multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, and over 30 others. You connect your accounts once and broadcast to all of them from one stream key or its browser-based studio.
Is Restream free, and what are the limits on the free plan?
Restream has a free tier that covers streaming to two destinations at once with basic features. Paid plans start when you need more destinations, higher stream quality, chat aggregation across platforms, or stream recording.
Who is Restream suited for?
It fits creators who already have audiences on multiple platforms and do not want to choose between them for each broadcast. Podcasters, coaches, and gaming streamers use it to maximize reach without running separate setups.
What are the main alternatives to Restream?
Streamyard and Riverside.fm are the closest direct competitors, with Streamyard focusing on in-browser production and Riverside leaning toward recorded podcast quality. OBS with multi-streaming plugins is a free self-hosted option for technical users.
What is an honest limitation of Restream I should know before signing up?
Restream re-encodes and routes your stream through its servers, which adds latency and means your stream quality depends on Restream's infrastructure, not just your own connection. If one platform requires a specific bitrate or codec setup, you may hit compatibility friction.
Does Restream work with OBS or do I need to use its own studio?
Restream works with any software that accepts a custom RTMP destination, including OBS, Streamlabs, and XSplit. The browser-based Restream Studio is an optional alternative for users who do not want to install streaming software.